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Ancient Jewelry Discoveries 30 Apr 2013 | 12:15 pm
Archaeologists discovered this 2,000 year old gold, pearl and emerald earring in the ruins of a building in Jerusalem. So much of today's jewelry resembles ancient styles, especially jewelry from desi...
Understanding the Four Cs, a Free eCourse 29 Apr 2013 | 03:20 pm
Four important factors that are considered when judging a diamond's quality and value are color, clarity, cut, and carat weight, commonly called the Four Cs. This eCourse takes you step-by-step throug...
Would You Wear a Diamond Made from Cremated Ashes? 27 Apr 2013 | 03:45 pm
Created diamonds are becoming more common every year, but the stones produced by LifeGems are unique. These fancy color diamonds are made from carbon that's captured during the cremation process (or f...
Prongs Aren't All Alike... Choose a Setting that Works for You 26 Apr 2013 | 03:30 pm
Prongs are the most commonly used gemstone setting technique, but did you know that prongs aren't all alike, and that they're sometimes either not well designed or they're designed in ways that make t...
Who Was Harry Winston? 24 Apr 2013 | 03:30 pm
Read Full Post Who Was Harry Winston? originally appeared on About.com Jewelry / Accessories on Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 at 10:30:59. Permalink | Comment | Email this
Watch Out for Deceptive 'Gemstone' Names 23 Apr 2013 | 10:50 pm
Read Full Post Watch Out for Deceptive 'Gemstone' Names originally appeared on About.com Jewelry / Accessories on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013 at 17:50:33. Permalink | Comment | Email this
Born in July? Ruby is your Special Gemstone 21 Apr 2013 | 12:45 pm
We associate the color red with love and passion, so it's no wonder that rubies have always been among the most popular of gemstones. The 23.1 carat Carmen Lucia ruby, set in the ring shown in the pho...
All About Topaz, the November Birthstone 20 Apr 2013 | 12:51 pm
Topaz is the traditional November birthstone. The gem is most commonly seen in shades of yellow to brown, but more colors exist (often created by applying intense heat or treating the stones in other ...
What Is Moissanite? 19 Apr 2013 | 05:00 pm
Read Full Post What Is Moissanite? originally appeared on About.com Jewelry / Accessories on Friday, April 19th, 2013 at 12:00:55. Permalink | Comment | Email this
How Do Mood Rings Work? 19 Apr 2013 | 12:45 am
Mood rings have been around since the seventies, some say the sixties, but they've certainly changed. You'll still find rings (and other mood jewelry) set with 'plain' beads, but there are lots more c...
